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Kenny Coogan

Kenny Coogan is a food, farm, and flower columnist. Coogan leads workshops about owning chickens, vegetable gardening, animal training, and corporate team building on his homestead. His newest book 99 ½ Homesteading Poems: A Backyard Guide to Raising Creatures, Growing Opportunity, and Cultivating Communityis now available at kennycoogan.com.

Poultry Presidents

October 16, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

With a huge presidential election coming up, we asked poultry presidents around the country, about their jobs, what makes a great president, and to share their organization.

City of Austin Promotes Chickens as the Conduit to Sustainability

July 2, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

In addition to citizens — towns, cities, and governments need to act locally and think globally. The city of Austin, Texas is doing great things toward sustainability.

How to Raise the Towering Malay Chicken

May 21, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites This spring a YouTube video went viral featuring a giant chicken. It was so popular the video made it on the late-night talk shows. The video featured …

Four Threatened and Rare Duck Breeds

May 17, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Ducks, Poultry 101

Consider adding rare duck breeds, including Magpie, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, and Buff or Orpington Ducks, to your flock or devoting your farm to help increase biodiversity.

Cinnamon Queens, Paint Strippers, and Showgirl Chickens

December 24, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

Strippers, Showgirl chickens, Cinnamon Queens, and other hip chicken cross breeds with hybrid vigor.

From Funny Chicken Videos to World Records, Backyard Poultry Have Become Ubiquitous

October 25, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

Can you believe that 2019 marked the 30th year of the World Wide Web? As we enter 2020 and your resolutions begin to formulate, consider breaking your own poultry-related world record.

Ducks in The Vineyard

May 22, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

This vineyard is distinct because it utilizes 1,600 Indian runner ducks as pest control. Yes, I did fly halfway around the world to come face-to-beak with hundreds of ducks.

Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Ducks, Poultry 101

The Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury ducks are both currently listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy. Consider adding these unique birds to your homestead to help save a heritage breed.

Meet the English Pouter Pigeon

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

There are several breeds and types of pigeons, but if there were ever a supermodel pigeon, the English Pouter would be stomping down the runway during fashion week.

A Vocabulary List Built Just for Chicken Owners

March 14, 2019 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

For those new to the hobby or for veterans who want to brush up, here are the must have vocabulary words for a chicken owner.

Make the Most of Your Flock with Backyard Poultry!

Your best source for information on all things chicken, quail, turkey, guinea, duck, and beyond. Whether you raise a backyard flock for eggs, meat, show, or just for fun. Backyard Poultry is an essential guide for a diverse community of poultry lovers, accessible to those who live on a farm, in a suburban neighborhood, or are raising poultry in an urban environment. You will find research-based stories and actionable guidance, helping newbies and experts alike avoid costly and tragic mistakes.

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